SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 VOL.5 NO.36
ALL THE DETAILS FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY 2024
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, join us for a day-long celebration of our stories through culture and testimony. Click the above icon or here for all the details.
UNDERSTANDING & PREVENTING YOUTH SUICIDE // SEP 21, 3:00PM CT // SWAU MABEE CENTER
Southwestern Adventist University is hosting, Understanding & Preventing Youth Suicide: A Community Discussion, this Saturday, September 21st, 3:00pm - 4:30 pm, at SWAU Wharton Auditorium: Mabee Center.
Join us for a crucial conversation about youth suicide prevention. This informative session will equip parents, educators, and community members with the tools to recognize the warning signs and create a safer environment for our young people.
Keynote Speaker: Mark Tamaleaa will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the critical question: “How do we identify the warning signs of suicide in my child?
The panel will include four mental health professionals, counselors, and therapists who will share their expertise on recognizing and addressing the warning signs of suicide in young people. Together, we can make a difference. Attend this vital community discussion and learn how to create a more supportive and understanding environment for our youth.
JUST KINGDOM // SAT 7:00PM // UNDERGROUND
DFW worship leaders invite you into a relaxed, open space where the authentic focus is worshiping Jesus. Come and rest in His presence, lifting up His name. Underground is located on the 2nd floor of the Gayle Tucker Youth Annex.
REFRESH: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH // SEP 24, 7:00PM CT // AYP VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for the next gathering of AYP’s Refresh: Rediscovering Our Faith. We delve into a chapter of David Asscherick’s “God In Pain” each week and dig deeper into understanding our beliefs as Seventh-day Adventist Christians. Be part of a discussion with the goal of a better understanding of the reasons for our faith. Click the above icon to sign up for the next meeting and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more.
COME LET US REASON: THE PLANS HE HAS FOR ME // SEP 25, 7:00PM CT // AYP VIRTUAL EVENT
Are you looking for a space to explore, contemplate, and discuss your faith as a Seventh-Day Adventist? Join AYP’s Come, Let Us Reason group as we delve into the collective work of editor, Becky St. Clair, and a group of Adventist young professionals in the book, “The Plans He Has For Me.“
At Come, Let Us Reason, we dive into one chapter per week, providing ample time for reflection and thoughtful conversations. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone passionate about sharing your perspectives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of upcoming discussions. Click the above icon to sign up for our next gathering and join us for a discussion on “The Plans He Has For Me” as we explore, learn, and grow as a community of AYPers.
WANTED: ALL COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY AND TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS
We want to connect with you, please click the above icon and register your contact info with @ygchurch.
A LOOK BACK: INTERNATIONAL DAY 2023
As an appetizer for this year's event, click the above icon for the creators' reflections on International Day 2023.
COMING EVENTS
ON A BREAK
In support of the all-church festivities of International Day, PYG [Post YG Chat Group], Young Women's Life Group and Friday Vespers are taking a break. Tune into YGLIFE for updates for their next dates.
BETTER TOGETHER: TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCH // SEP 28, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR APRIL CHISHOLM SNYDER, MPH
April Chisholm Snyder Is the Pastor for Community Engagement at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. She’s a seminary student and a recent Master of Public Health graduate from Andrews University. Her and her husband Blake both attended Arlington Adventist Church as children, and are passionate about ministry and growing deeper in their relationship with Christ.
ATTENTION YOUNG WOMEN! // BETTER TOGETHER // BEGINS SEPT 28TH
There's a new exciting program Women's Ministries is doing called Better Together. We want to build connections with ladies of all ages. Ladies, if you want to maybe learn something new, have fun while making better connections with each other, pray for each other, click the icon above, or scan the QR code to learn more and sign up.
HELP YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS LOVE YOUR CHURCH // OCT 1-NOV 12 // VIRTUAL TRAINING
Six Week Digital Workshop for Pastors, Ministry Leaders, and Church Members: October 1 - November 12 (Tuesdays).
"Help Youth and Young Adults Love Your Church"
Join Oregon Conference Young Adult Ministries for a highly-focused intensive workshop on building a thriving and empowering culture to better reach, love, and support the next generation. Leverage new insights in your church’s unique gifting, deepen your understanding of today’s culture, and get unstuck in youth and young adult ministry. It’s time for some ultra-clear, supercharged tools, and some plain talk about what you and your church should be doing next.
Dates: October 1 - November 12 (Six Tuesdays)
Registration and all Details:
https://www.oregonyoungadults.com/workshop
Cost: FREE, but come on time and ready to learn.
JOSH WILSON IN CONCERT // OCT 5, 7:00PM // KEENE CHURCH
Join us on Saturday, October 5, at 7 pm for an unforgettable evening featuring the talented Josh Wilson, live in concert at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. This concert is absolutely free of charge. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his music, Josh Wilson’s show will be a night of great music. Doors open at 6:30 pm, so come early to secure your preferred seating. Feel free to bring your friends, family, and neighbors—everyone’s welcome! Spread the word, and get ready for an evening filled with community spirit.
OUTDOOR CHURCH // OCTOBER 12TH // SAVE THE DATE
Note there will be no separate YG Church service that day as we enjoy and all-church worship service outdoors.
Click the above icon to volunteer for this annual church family highlight!
Contact Pastor Allan if you are interested in attending.
SAVE THE DATE: FOOT WASHING & COMMUNION // NOV 9, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
All Christ-followers are invited and welcome to our open communion service as we remember the redeeming sacrifice of our Lord and Savior.
FAITH & FAMILY NIGHTS: MAVERICKS VS. GRIZZLIES // DEC 3, 7:30PM, $20 // AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
Join YG for a fun evening of NBA Basketball. To reserve a discounted $20 ticket click the icon above, the QR code, or go to https://tiny.one/MavsGame
For more information or should you want to help organize these fun outings, contact Gary Livingston.
FAITH & FAMILY NIGHTS: MAVERICKS VS. KINGS // FEB 10 // SAVE THE DATE
More details to come. If you want to help lead in these type of outings contact Gary Livingston.
PURSUE GOD
BETTER TOGETHER: TOGETHER WITH CHRIST // SEP 14, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Take You At Your Word, Firm Foundation, Trust In God #WorshipSet #Sep14 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
DEAR CHURCH: VOICES OF ADVENTIST YOUNG ADULTS
Every day, young adults are deciding whether or not to leave the Church. Rather than simply asking, "Why?" we wanted to ask another question: "Can you tell us your story?" Dear Church is a ten-part series that narratively tells the stories of young adults in the Seventh-day Adventist community. Each episode concludes with the guest sharing a personal letter they’ve written to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
"If you could say anything to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, what would you say?" This is the question Pastor Aren Rennacker had for young adults in the Seventh-day Adventist community. The answers he began to receive led him to a deeper journey than he expected.
In this first episode of ten, listen as Pastor Aren speaks with various young adults, as well as one of the leading voices for young adult involvement in the Adventist Church. Click the above icon or here to listen to episode one on Spotify.
BETTER TOGETHER: BELONG TOGETHER // SEP 7, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
The Father's House, Who You Say I Am, Good Grace, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Sep7 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
ADVENT NEXT: GROWING YOUNG NEXT GENERATION CHURCH
[Premiered April 30, 2020] Advent Next is a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. Our guest is Dr. A. Allan Martin, the teaching pastor at Younger Generation Church. In our current era of quarantine and isolation, I’m sure the question on many minds is how will the church create community in the days ahead? One thing I’m sure we’ve learned, by being deprived of it, is that community IS deeply important. Community is vitally connected to what it means to be human. So this episdoe, we have Dr. Martin, a former professor at Andrews University and research facilitator for one of Barna Group’s studies called Adventist Millennial Research exploring what are the key components for growing vibrant communities of faith.
YG MEDIA ARCHIVES: THOUSANDS OF SERMONS & SERVICES ON DEMAND
For inspiration and/or discipleship, on your own or with a group, take advantage of this vast collection of worship experiences and sermons from Younger Generation Church. Click the above icon to gain access to the YG Video Vault.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
Text “join” to 817-754-4474 to connect with @ygchurch
GROWING TOGETHER: WARM COMMUNITY
In the Spring of 2020, Pastor Martin presented in Australia as part of the Growing Together initiative being held down under. This presentation gives focus to the Growing Young commitment of Warm Community. Click the above icon or here to watch the presentation on YouTube.
Looking to put some spring in your step and your conversations? When you join an AYP Group, you can connect with other young professionals and have meaningful discussions that are sure to encourage you. Check out AYP.me/Groups to learn more and join a group today!
RIGHTNOW MEDIA VIRTUAL LIBRARY
As a YGer you have access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Matt Chandler, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.
RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. Click the above icon or click here to gain access to our digital library!
INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE
JOIN THE YG WORSHIP TEAM
We’re always looking to expand our ministry, and it’s our joy to serve with so many wonderful volunteers in this ministry! Sign up here TODAY!
REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE: WE ARE HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER
Inspire those around you with the hope of grace by volunteering with Revive Community Care! Participate and refer those in need, revivecommunitycare.com
YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES @YGCHURCH GROW, GLOW, & GO
We invite you to support @ygchurch financially. As you bless YG, our young adults overflow that blessing into our community and into the world. Your tax-deductible donation helps YG grow, glow, and go. Thank you. Click the above icon or here for ways to give.
How does your support overflow into the world? Click here for @ygchurch stories of overflow.
GRATITUDE
MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
So grateful for the many church leaders who make time to pour into the younger generations of our church. Here, YG Creative Director, Michael Demiar, is leading morning devotions held just before the YG worship experience. Our worship leaders, elders in training, parents, and young adult members benefit from these time of prayer and community.
ADVENT HEALTH INTERNS EXPERIENCE ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
As young adults engage in career internships, many are afforded exceptional mentorship and a structured introduction to their workplace organizations. Several of these emerging adults will go on to leadership roles and possibly executive positions. But what would happen if ministry service was also part of the internship experience?
Click the above icon for the full feature story in NAD NewsPoints.
STUDENT INTERNS, RESIDENTS, AND ELDERS IN TRAINING
What a blessing to have all kinds of young people learning about leadership, ministry, volunteer service. Keep an eye out as we will soon have Pastoral Interns, Khadim Alyasiri and Luyando Chifwepa, from Southwestern Adventist University. Be sure to welcome them.
The above photo features YG student interns, Eli Dechavez and Nathan Masenda, serving goldfish to all the famished church members following Mosaic worship service.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
September 17th, Kevin and Alexa Nye celebrated their one year anniversary. Dee and I are thankful for so many miracles in our lives, so many tender mercies from our Father. The joy and bliss of our daughter, and the gift of a son who loves her and GOD deeply--for these overwhelming blessings, we are deeply grateful.
Click the above icon for the wedding photos.
Younger Generation Church is the vibrant young adult ministry of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. YG's mission is to deepen our devotion to Christ Jesus through:
• Pursuing INTIMACY with God
• Experiencing COMMUNITY with each other
• Inspiring those around us with the hope of GRACE